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Sheffield United vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Dominik Szoboszlai scores late goal

Sheffield United 0-2 Liverpool: Van Dijk and Szoboszlai found the target for the Reds

Luke Baker
Wednesday 06 December 2023 16:40 EST
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Sheffield United face their first Premier League outing since sacking manager Paul Heckingbottom and replacing him with Chris Wilder who returns to Bramall Lane to face Liverpool tonight.

The Blades continued their poor season by shipping five goals against Burnley results in Heckingbottom’s dismissal and they’ll be hoping to earn a bounce from bringing in a new manager.

Liverpool, meanwhile, clinched a seven-goal thriller against Fulham on Sunday with Trent Alexander-Arnold scoring an 88th minute goal to win the match 4-3. Jurgen Klopp will be hoping his team acan close out a more convincing win against the Blades, who are bottom of the table, as Liverpool attempt to keep up the pace with league leaders Arsenal.

Follow the latest action from the Premier League below:

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6 December 2023 20:04
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It's still one-way traffic at Bramall Lane, with Liverpool patiently probing for an opening, and Sheffield United sitting back and hoping to counter. Can Klopp's men make their dominance pay before the break? They'll perhaps need to be a bit more precise with their final ball.

6 December 2023 20:03
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A promising move by the home side is stopped in its tracks when Osula tries to release Archer into the area, only to see his team-mate flagged for offside.

6 December 2023 20:00
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Konate's sweeping crossfield ball towards Diaz on the left is cut out by Bogle, who has to concede another corner-kick. Following the Reds' latest set-piece situation, Hamer ultimately clears the ball to safety.

6 December 2023 19:59
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With 79 per cent possession so far - and 87 per cent over the past 10 minutes - Liverpool have certainly established themselves as the dominant force at Bramall Lane. United won't mind playing without the ball, though, and are still very much in this game.

6 December 2023 19:58
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Another Liverpool corner is cleared, before they recycle the ball and Konate directs a weak header towards goal, causing Foderingham to dive across and make a regulation save. The visitors are looking a little more cohesive now, but are just lacking some sharpness in the final third.

6 December 2023 19:55
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After a scuffed cross by Gomez earns Liverpool a corner-kick, Van Dijk reaches the ball first but sees his tame effort tipped over by Foderingham. Then, the follow-up set-piece results in Mac Allister driving a 20-yard shot well over the crossbar.

6 December 2023 19:53
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A collision between United goalkeeper Foderingham and captain Ahmedhodzic sees the action temporarily brought to a halt, but both are soon back on their feet and play then continues.

6 December 2023 19:51
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On the left byline, Diaz latches on to a searching ball up from the back, then cuts it back for Gakpo on the edge of the area. However, the latter can't get a shot away, and Liverpool's attack ultimately falters.

6 December 2023 19:49
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Gomez holds onto the ball for too long on the left wing, then sends a pass towards Diaz straight out of play. It's not quite clicking for Liverpool at the moment - though it's worth remembering both teams have made several personnel changes today.

6 December 2023 19:47

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